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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 480.34 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 480.34 and 208.07 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 480.34 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/480.34 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 480.34 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 99,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,943.30/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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