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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 482.88 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 482.88 and 218.98 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 482.88 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/482.88 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 482.88 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 105,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,741.06/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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