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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 524.01 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 524.01 and 212.37 is: 318.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 524.01 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/524.01 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 524.01 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 111,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,284.00/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.54

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