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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 481.71 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 481.71 and 216.32 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 481.71 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/481.71 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 481.71 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 104,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,203.51/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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