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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 481.78 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 481.78 and 216.44 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 481.78 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/481.78 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 481.78 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 104,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,276.46/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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