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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.35, 480.69 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.35, 480.69 and 217.35 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.35 : 480.69 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.35/480.69 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.35x = 480.69 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.35x = 104,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,477.97/348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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