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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 482.68 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 482.68 and 218.64 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 482.68 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/482.68 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 482.68 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 105,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,533.16/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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