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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 480.96 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 480.96 and 215.91 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 480.96 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/480.96 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 480.96 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 103,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,844.07/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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