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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 524.59 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 524.59 and 212.36 is: 318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 524.59 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/524.59 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 524.59 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 111,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,398.78/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.48

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