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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 481.03 and 217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 481.03 and 217.57 is: 300.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 481.03 = 217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/481.03 = 217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 481.03 × 217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 104,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,655.29/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.26

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