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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 483.01 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 483.01 and 218.96 is: 302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 483.01 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/483.01 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 483.01 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 105,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,757.45/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.01

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