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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 480.72 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 480.72 and 217.33 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 480.72 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/480.72 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 480.72 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 104,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,474.88/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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