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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 480.89 and 217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 480.89 and 217.47 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 480.89 = 217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/480.89 = 217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 480.89 × 217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 104,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,579.15/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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