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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.01, 480.23 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.01, 480.23 and 208.14 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.01 : 480.23 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.01/480.23 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.01x = 480.23 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.01x = 99,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,953.01/348.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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