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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 486.84 and 213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 486.84 and 213.01 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 486.84 = 213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/486.84 = 213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 486.84 × 213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 103,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,701.79/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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