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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.24 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.24 and 208.32 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.24 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.24 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.24 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 100,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,043.60/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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