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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.18, 480.36 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.18, 480.36 and 208.20 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.18 : 480.36 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.18/480.36 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.18x = 480.36 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.18x = 100,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,010.95/348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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