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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.01, 480.12 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.01, 480.12 and 208.10 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.01 : 480.12 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.01/480.12 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.01x = 480.12 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.01x = 99,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,912.97/348.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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