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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 482.02 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 482.02 and 218.25 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 482.02 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/482.02 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 482.02 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 105,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,200.32/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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