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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 480.05 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 480.05 and 216.98 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 480.05 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/480.05 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 480.05 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 104,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,161.25/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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