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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 481.44 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 481.44 and 218.08 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 481.44 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/481.44 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 481.44 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 104,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,992.44/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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