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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 481.34 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 481.34 and 218.03 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 481.34 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/481.34 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 481.34 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 104,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,944.70/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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