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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.94, 487.01 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.94, 487.01 and 218.33 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.94 : 487.01 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.94/487.01 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.94x = 487.01 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.94x = 106,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,326.19/352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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