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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 484.94 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 484.94 and 218.63 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 484.94 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/484.94 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 484.94 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 106,022.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,022.96/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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