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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 525.18 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 525.18 and 212.92 is: 319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 525.18 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/525.18 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 525.18 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 111,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,821.33/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.96

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