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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 481.65 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 481.65 and 218.08 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 481.65 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/481.65 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 481.65 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 105,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,038.23/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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