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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.17, 481.70 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.17, 481.70 and 216.33 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.17 : 481.70 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.17/481.70 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.17x = 481.70 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.17x = 104,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,205.08/349.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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