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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 482.96 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 482.96 and 218.97 is: 302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 482.96 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/482.96 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 482.96 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 105,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,754.30/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.14

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