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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 524.07 and 212.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 524.07 and 212.86 is: 318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 524.07 = 212.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/524.07 = 212.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 524.07 × 212.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 111,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,554.20/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.52

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