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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 481.33 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 481.33 and 217.68 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 481.33 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/481.33 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 481.33 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 104,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,772.42/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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