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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 484.38 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 484.38 and 218.30 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 484.38 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/484.38 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 484.38 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 105,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,737.73/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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