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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.15, 484.68 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.15, 484.68 and 218.44 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.15 : 484.68 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.15/484.68 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.15x = 484.68 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.15x = 105,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,873.50/351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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