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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 480.92 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 480.92 and 215.71 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 480.92 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/480.92 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 480.92 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 103,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,739.25/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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