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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 523.98 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 523.98 and 212.70 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 523.98 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/523.98 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 523.98 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 111,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,450.55/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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