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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.78, 482.67 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.78, 482.67 and 218.74 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.78 : 482.67 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.78/482.67 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.78x = 482.67 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.78x = 105,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,579.24/349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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