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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 482.88 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 482.88 and 218.84 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 482.88 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/482.88 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 482.88 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 105,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,673.46/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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