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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 480.19 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 480.19 and 208.09 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 480.19 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/480.19 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 480.19 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 99,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,920.34/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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