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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.24, 526.86 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.24, 526.86 and 212.45 is: 318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.24 : 526.86 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.24/526.86 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.24x = 526.86 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.24x = 111,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,928.77/351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.67

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