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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 480.43 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 480.43 and 208.22 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 480.43 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/480.43 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 480.43 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 100,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,035.70/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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