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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.76, 482.85 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.76, 482.85 and 216.99 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.76 : 482.85 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.76/482.85 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.76x = 482.85 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.76x = 104,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,773.62/349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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