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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 523.84 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 523.84 and 212.28 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 523.84 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/523.84 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 523.84 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 111,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,200.76/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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