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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.27, 525.39 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.27, 525.39 and 212.88 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.27 : 525.39 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.27/525.39 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.27x = 525.39 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.27x = 111,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,843.24/350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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