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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 524.43 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 524.43 and 212.66 is: 319.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 524.43 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/524.43 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 524.43 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 111,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,525.28/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.03

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