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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.30, 481.51 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.30, 481.51 and 218.08 is: 300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.30 : 481.51 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.30/481.51 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.30x = 481.51 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.30x = 105,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,007.70/349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.62

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