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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.26, 480.56 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.26, 480.56 and 208.35 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.26 : 480.56 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.26/480.56 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.26x = 480.56 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.26x = 100,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,122.61/348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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