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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 481.38 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 481.38 and 217.84 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 481.38 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/481.38 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 481.38 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 104,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,863.82/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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