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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 523.72 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 523.72 and 212.08 is: 318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 523.72 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/523.72 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 523.72 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 111,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,070.54/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.51

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