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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 480.15 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 480.15 and 208.12 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 480.15 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/480.15 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 480.15 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 99,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,928.82/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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