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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 483.48 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 483.48 and 215.79 is: 297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 483.48 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/483.48 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 483.48 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 104,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,330.15/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.82

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