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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 482.06 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 482.06 and 218.28 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 482.06 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/482.06 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 482.06 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 105,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,224.06/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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