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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 480.82 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 480.82 and 215.85 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 480.82 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/480.82 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 480.82 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 103,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,785.00/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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