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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 482.77 and 217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 482.77 and 217.25 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 482.77 = 217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/482.77 = 217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 482.77 × 217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 104,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,880.70/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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