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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 479.99 and 216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 479.99 and 216.78 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 479.99 = 216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/479.99 = 216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 479.99 × 216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 104,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,052.23/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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