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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 524.67 and 212.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 524.67 and 212.81 is: 319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 524.67 = 212.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/524.67 = 212.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 524.67 × 212.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 111,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,655.02/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.20

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