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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 481.95 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 481.95 and 218.22 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 481.95 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/481.95 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 481.95 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 105,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,171.13/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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