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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 483.03 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 483.03 and 218.97 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 483.03 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/483.03 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 483.03 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 105,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,769.08/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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