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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.07 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.07 and 212.83 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.07 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.07 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.07 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 111,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,536.51/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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