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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 523.40 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 523.40 and 211.95 is: 317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 523.40 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/523.40 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 523.40 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 110,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,933.57/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.64

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