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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 484.95 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 484.95 and 218.71 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 484.95 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/484.95 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 484.95 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 106,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,062.11/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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