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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 482.25 and 216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 482.25 and 216.79 is: 299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 482.25 = 216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/482.25 = 216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 482.25 × 216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 104,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,549.30/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.13

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