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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 525.12 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 525.12 and 212.94 is: 319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 525.12 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/525.12 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 525.12 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 111,819.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,819.05/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.83

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