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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 482.39 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 482.39 and 218.53 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 482.39 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/482.39 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 482.39 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 105,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,417.02/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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