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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 480.36 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 480.36 and 217.20 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 480.36 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/480.36 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 480.36 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 104,334.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,334.19/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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