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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 481.17 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 481.17 and 217.90 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 481.17 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/481.17 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 481.17 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 104,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,846.94/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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