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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 523.82 and 212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 523.82 and 212.34 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 523.82 = 212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/523.82 = 212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 523.82 × 212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 111,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,227.94/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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