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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 487.02 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 487.02 and 212.93 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 487.02 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/487.02 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 487.02 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 103,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,702.31/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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