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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 521.99 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 521.99 and 211.49 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 521.99 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/521.99 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 521.99 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 110,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,394.61/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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