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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 481.23 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 481.23 and 217.74 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 481.23 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/481.23 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 481.23 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 104,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,783.02/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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