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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.70, 523.96 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.70, 523.96 and 212.33 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.70 : 523.96 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.70/523.96 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.70x = 523.96 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.70x = 111,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,252.43/349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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