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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 481.84 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 481.84 and 218.20 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 481.84 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/481.84 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 481.84 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 105,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,137.49/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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