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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 524.30 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 524.30 and 212.56 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 524.30 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/524.30 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 524.30 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 111,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,444.15/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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