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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.06, 520.83 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.06, 520.83 and 217.98 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.06 : 520.83 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.06/520.83 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.06x = 520.83 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.06x = 113,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,530.52/348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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