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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 482.10 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 482.10 and 218.43 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 482.10 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/482.10 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 482.10 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 105,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,303.35/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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