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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 481.32 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 481.32 and 216 is: 298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 481.32 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/481.32 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 481.32 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 103,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,965.12/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.10

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