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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 484.13 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 484.13 and 218.27 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 484.13 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/484.13 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 484.13 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 105,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,672.81/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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