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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 481.82 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 481.82 and 218.36 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 481.82 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/481.82 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 481.82 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 105,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,210.33/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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