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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 481.33 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 481.33 and 217.83 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 481.33 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/481.33 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 481.33 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 104,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,845.71/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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