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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 480.41 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 480.41 and 217.33 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 480.41 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/480.41 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 480.41 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 104,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,406.42/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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