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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 481.76 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 481.76 and 218.20 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 481.76 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/481.76 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 481.76 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 105,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,120.03/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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