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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 523.80 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 523.80 and 213.12 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 523.80 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/523.80 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 523.80 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 111,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,632.26/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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