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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 486.96 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 486.96 and 218.34 is: 301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 486.96 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/486.96 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 486.96 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 106,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,322.85/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.34

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