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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 482.41 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 482.41 and 218.57 is: 301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 482.41 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/482.41 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 482.41 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 105,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,437.94/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.64

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