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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 481.87 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 481.87 and 218.32 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 481.87 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/481.87 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 481.87 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 105,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,200.11/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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