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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 481.96 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 481.96 and 218.52 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 481.96 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/481.96 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 481.96 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 105,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,317.90/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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