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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 480.38 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 480.38 and 208.24 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 480.38 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/480.38 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 480.38 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 100,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,034.33/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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