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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 480.63 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 480.63 and 215.47 is: 297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 480.63 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/480.63 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 480.63 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 103,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,561.35/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.40

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