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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 522.67 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 522.67 and 218.76 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 522.67 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/522.67 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 522.67 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 114,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,339.29/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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