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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 521.36 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 521.36 and 208.76 is: 312.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 521.36 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/521.36 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 521.36 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 108,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,839.11/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.74

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