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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 523.44 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 523.44 and 212.26 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 523.44 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/523.44 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 523.44 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 111,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,105.37/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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