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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 522.32 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 522.32 and 218.86 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 522.32 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/522.32 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 522.32 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 114,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,314.96/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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