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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 488.16 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 488.16 and 212.02 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 488.16 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/488.16 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 488.16 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 103,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,499.36/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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