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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.49, 480.76 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.49, 480.76 and 217.47 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.49 : 480.76 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.49/480.76 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.49x = 480.76 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.49x = 104,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550.88/348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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