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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 480.96 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 480.96 and 217.62 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 480.96 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/480.96 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 480.96 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 104,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,666.52/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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