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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.75, 486.69 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.75, 486.69 and 212.80 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 486.69 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/486.69 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 486.69 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 103,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,567.63/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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