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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.15, 480.45 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.15, 480.45 and 208.34 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.15 : 480.45 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.15/480.45 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.15x = 480.45 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.15x = 100,094.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,094.55/348.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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