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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 487.03 and 213.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 487.03 and 213.09 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 487.03 = 213.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/487.03 = 213.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 487.03 × 213.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 103,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,781.22/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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