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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 521.18 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 521.18 and 217.76 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 521.18 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/521.18 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 521.18 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 113,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,488.46/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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