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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 480.41 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 480.41 and 208.31 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 480.41 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/480.41 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 480.41 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 100,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,074.21/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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