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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 496.36 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 496.36 and 212.31 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 496.36 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/496.36 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 496.36 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 105,382.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,382.19/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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