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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.55, 482.65 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.55, 482.65 and 216.96 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.55 : 482.65 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.55/482.65 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.55x = 482.65 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.55x = 104,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,715.74/349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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