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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 480.26 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 480.26 and 208.22 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 480.26 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/480.26 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 480.26 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 99,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,997.96/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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