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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.32, 495.84 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.32, 495.84 and 212 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.32 : 495.84 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.32/495.84 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.32x = 495.84 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.32x = 105,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,118.08/359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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