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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.36 and 213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.36 and 213.43 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.36 = 213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.36 = 213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.36 × 213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 112,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,127.58/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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