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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 522.69 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 522.69 and 218.71 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 522.69 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/522.69 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 522.69 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 114,317.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,317.53/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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