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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.12 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.12 and 208.06 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.12 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.12 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.12 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 99,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,893.77/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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