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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 484.27 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 484.27 and 218.08 is: 301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 484.27 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/484.27 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 484.27 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 105,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,608.16/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.03

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