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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 482.09 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 482.09 and 218.40 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 482.09 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/482.09 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 482.09 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 105,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,287.36/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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