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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 521.64 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 521.64 and 212.22 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 521.64 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/521.64 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 521.64 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 110,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,702.44/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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