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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 482.07 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 482.07 and 216.75 is: 298.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 482.07 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/482.07 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 482.07 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 104,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,488.67/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.99

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