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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 481.28 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 481.28 and 217.76 is: 300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 481.28 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/481.28 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 481.28 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 104,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,803.53/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.53

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