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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 482.56 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 482.56 and 218.61 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 482.56 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/482.56 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 482.56 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 105,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,491.90/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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