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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 496.58 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 496.58 and 212.44 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 496.58 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/496.58 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 496.58 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 105,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,492.39/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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