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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 486.73 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 486.73 and 212.88 is: 293.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 486.73 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/486.73 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 486.73 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 103,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,615.08/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.67

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