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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 482.09 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 482.09 and 218.27 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 482.09 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/482.09 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 482.09 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 105,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,225.78/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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