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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.22, 480.72 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.22, 480.72 and 208.45 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.22 : 480.72 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.22/480.72 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.22x = 480.72 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.22x = 100,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,206.08/348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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