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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.05, 480.34 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.05, 480.34 and 217.07 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.05 : 480.34 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.05/480.34 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.05x = 480.34 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.05x = 104,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,264.46/348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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