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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 524.84 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 524.84 and 213.35 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 524.84 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/524.84 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 524.84 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 111,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,970.92/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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