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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.26, 484.58 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.26, 484.58 and 218.45 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.26 : 484.58 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.26/484.58 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.26x = 484.58 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.26x = 105,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,856.50/351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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