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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 525.87 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 525.87 and 213.57 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 525.87 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/525.87 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 525.87 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 112,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,310.06/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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