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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 481.77 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 481.77 and 218.09 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 481.77 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/481.77 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 481.77 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 105,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,070.42/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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