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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.72 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.72 and 213.46 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.72 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.72 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.72 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 112,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,220.19/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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