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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 484.21 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 484.21 and 218.10 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 484.21 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/484.21 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 484.21 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 105,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,603.90/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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