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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 482.46 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 482.46 and 218.82 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 482.46 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/482.46 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 482.46 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 105,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,571.90/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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