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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 523.50 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 523.50 and 212.12 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 523.50 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/523.50 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 523.50 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 111,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,044.82/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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