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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 524.24 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 524.24 and 212.44 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 524.24 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/524.24 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 524.24 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 111,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,369.55/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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