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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.92 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.92 and 218.92 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.92 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.92 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.92 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 105,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,720.85/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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