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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 525.24 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 525.24 and 213.20 is: 319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 525.24 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/525.24 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 525.24 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 111,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,981.17/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.51

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