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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.53, 482.18 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.53, 482.18 and 218.51 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.53 : 482.18 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.53/482.18 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.53x = 482.18 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.53x = 105,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,361.15/349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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