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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 481.82 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 481.82 and 216.36 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 481.82 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/481.82 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 481.82 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 104,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,245.49/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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