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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 480.91 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 480.91 and 215.74 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 480.91 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/480.91 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 480.91 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 103,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,751.24/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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