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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 495.96 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 495.96 and 212.10 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 495.96 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/495.96 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 495.96 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 105,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,193.12/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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