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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 484.63 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 484.63 and 218.68 is: 301.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 484.63 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/484.63 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 484.63 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 105,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,977.13/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.47

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