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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 524.16 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 524.16 and 212.50 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 524.16 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/524.16 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 524.16 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 111,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,384/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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