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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 482.19 and 218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 482.19 and 218.31 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 482.19 = 218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/482.19 = 218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 482.19 × 218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 105,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,266.90/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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