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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 487.07 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 487.07 and 213.06 is: 294.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 487.07 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/487.07 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 487.07 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 103,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,775.13/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.05

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