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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 480.77 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 480.77 and 217.42 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 480.77 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/480.77 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 480.77 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 104,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,529.01/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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