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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.41, 524.85 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.41, 524.85 and 212.52 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.41 : 524.85 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.41/524.85 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.41x = 524.85 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.41x = 111,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,541.12/349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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