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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.30, 523.92 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.30, 523.92 and 212.31 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.30 : 523.92 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.30/523.92 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.30x = 523.92 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.30x = 111,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,233.46/349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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