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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 525.96 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 525.96 and 213.48 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 525.96 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/525.96 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 525.96 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 112,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,281.94/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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