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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 524.25 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 524.25 and 212.82 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 524.25 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/524.25 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 524.25 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 111,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,570.89/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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