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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 487.02 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 487.02 and 213 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 487.02 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/487.02 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 487.02 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 103,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,735.26/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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