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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.47, 525.62 and 213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.47, 525.62 and 213.02 is: 319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.47 : 525.62 = 213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.47/525.62 = 213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.47x = 525.62 × 213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.47x = 111,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,967.57/350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.48

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