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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 524.19 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 524.19 and 212.47 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 524.19 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/524.19 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 524.19 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 111,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,374.51/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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