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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 521.71 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 521.71 and 211.13 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 521.71 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/521.71 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 521.71 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 110,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,148.63/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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