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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 480.54 and 217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 480.54 and 217.42 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 480.54 = 217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/480.54 = 217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 480.54 × 217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 104,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,479.01/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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