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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 480.29 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 480.29 and 208.22 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 480.29 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/480.29 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 480.29 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 100,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,002.54/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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