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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.78, 482.70 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.78, 482.70 and 218.88 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.78 : 482.70 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.78/482.70 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.78x = 482.70 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.78x = 105,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,653.38/349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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