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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 481.56 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 481.56 and 216.18 is: 298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 481.56 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/481.56 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 481.56 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 104,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,103.64/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.38

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