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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 481.35 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 481.35 and 216.08 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 481.35 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/481.35 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 481.35 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 104,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,010.11/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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