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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 480.72 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 480.72 and 217.44 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 480.72 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/480.72 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 480.72 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 104,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527.76/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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