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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 480.76 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 480.76 and 217.41 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 480.76 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/480.76 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 480.76 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 104,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,522.03/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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