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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 481.74 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 481.74 and 211 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 481.74 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/481.74 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 481.74 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 101,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,647.14/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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