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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 481.48 and 217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 481.48 and 217.85 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 481.48 = 217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/481.48 = 217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 481.48 × 217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 104,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,887.47/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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