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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 524.17 and 212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 524.17 and 212.55 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 524.17 = 212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/524.17 = 212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 524.17 × 212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 111,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,412.33/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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