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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.13, 480.40 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.13, 480.40 and 208.26 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.13 : 480.40 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.13/480.40 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.13x = 480.40 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.13x = 100,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,048.96/348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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