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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 482.02 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 482.02 and 218.33 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 482.02 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/482.02 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 482.02 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 105,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,239.43/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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