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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 524.21 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 524.21 and 212.49 is: 318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 524.21 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/524.21 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 524.21 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 111,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,388.32/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.20

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