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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.31, 482.36 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.31, 482.36 and 218.09 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 482.36 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/482.36 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 482.36 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 105,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,198.01/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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