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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 482.34 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 482.34 and 218.54 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 482.34 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/482.34 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 482.34 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 105,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,410.58/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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