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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 483.05 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 483.05 and 218.94 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 483.05 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/483.05 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 483.05 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 105,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,758.97/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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