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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 523.86 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 523.86 and 212.23 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 523.86 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/523.86 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 523.86 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 111,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,178.81/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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