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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.46 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.46 and 216.81 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.46 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.46 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.46 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 104,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,599.20/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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