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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 486.73 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 486.73 and 212.77 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 486.73 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/486.73 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 486.73 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 103,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,561.54/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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