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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.43, 484.78 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.43, 484.78 and 218.60 is: 301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.43 : 484.78 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.43/484.78 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.43x = 484.78 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.43x = 105,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,973.57/351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.55

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