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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 482.93 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 482.93 and 218.88 is: 302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 482.93 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/482.93 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 482.93 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 105,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,703.72/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.05

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