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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 482.08 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 482.08 and 218.32 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 482.08 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/482.08 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 482.08 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 105,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,247.71/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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