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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 480.16 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 480.16 and 217.06 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 480.16 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/480.16 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 480.16 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 104,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,223.53/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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