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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 480.60 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 480.60 and 208.46 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 480.60 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/480.60 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 480.60 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 100,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,185.88/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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