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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.25, 482.02 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.25, 482.02 and 218.18 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.25 : 482.02 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.25/482.02 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.25x = 482.02 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.25x = 105,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,167.78/349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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