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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 485.29 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 485.29 and 218.87 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 485.29 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/485.29 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 485.29 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 106,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,215.09/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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