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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 482.56 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 482.56 and 216.88 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 482.56 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/482.56 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 482.56 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 104,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,657.61/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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