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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 525.64 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 525.64 and 213.38 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 525.64 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/525.64 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 525.64 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 112,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,161.06/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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