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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 526.79 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 526.79 and 212.51 is: 318.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 526.79 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/526.79 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 526.79 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 111,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,949.99/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.39

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