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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 482.64 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 482.64 and 218.78 is: 301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 482.64 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/482.64 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 482.64 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 105,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,591.98/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.98

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