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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.39, 482.37 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.39, 482.37 and 218.58 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.39 : 482.37 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.39/482.37 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.39x = 482.37 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.39x = 105,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,432.93/349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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