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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 485.16 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 485.16 and 218.78 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 485.16 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/485.16 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 485.16 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 106,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,143.30/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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