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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 484.35 and 218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 484.35 and 218.15 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 484.35 = 218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/484.35 = 218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 484.35 × 218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 105,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,658.53/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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