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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 481.40 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 481.40 and 217.93 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 481.40 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/481.40 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 481.40 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 104,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,911.50/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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