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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 481.73 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 481.73 and 218.11 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 481.73 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/481.73 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 481.73 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 105,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,069.04/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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