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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 484.83 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 484.83 and 218.61 is: 301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 484.83 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/484.83 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 484.83 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 105,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,991.96/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.49

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