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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 480.51 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 480.51 and 208.28 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 480.51 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/480.51 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 480.51 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 100,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,079.24/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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