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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.36 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.36 and 218.44 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.36 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.36 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.36 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 105,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,366.72/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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