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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.46 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.46 and 213.50 is: 320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.46 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.46 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.46 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 112,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,185.71/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.08

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