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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 482.49 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 482.49 and 218.66 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 482.49 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/482.49 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 482.49 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 105,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,498.85/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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