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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 482.19 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 482.19 and 216.71 is: 299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 482.19 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/482.19 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 482.19 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 104,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,496.00/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.02

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