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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 524.68 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 524.68 and 212.72 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 524.68 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/524.68 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 524.68 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 111,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,609.93/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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