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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 482.28 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 482.28 and 218.48 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 482.28 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/482.28 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 482.28 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 105,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,366.12/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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