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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 481.80 and 216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 481.80 and 216.53 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 481.80 = 216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/481.80 = 216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 481.80 × 216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 104,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,320.66/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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