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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 482.82 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 482.82 and 219.08 is: 302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 482.82 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/482.82 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 482.82 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 105,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,776.21/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.27

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