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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 486.82 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 486.82 and 212.89 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 486.82 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/486.82 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 486.82 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 103,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,637.87/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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