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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.91, 481.54 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.91, 481.54 and 217.94 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.91 : 481.54 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.91/481.54 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.91x = 481.54 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.91x = 104,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,946.83/348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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