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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 486.83 and 212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 486.83 and 212.95 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 486.83 = 212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/486.83 = 212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 486.83 × 212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 103,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,670.45/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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