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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 481.58 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 481.58 and 218.01 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 481.58 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/481.58 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 481.58 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 104,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,989.26/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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