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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 480.32 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 480.32 and 209.92 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 480.32 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/480.32 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 480.32 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 100,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,828.77/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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