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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 486.77 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 486.77 and 212.92 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 486.77 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/486.77 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 486.77 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 103,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,643.07/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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