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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 523.86 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 523.86 and 212.74 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 523.86 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/523.86 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 523.86 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 111,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,445.98/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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