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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 482.51 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 482.51 and 218.63 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 482.51 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/482.51 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 482.51 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 105,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,487.66/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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