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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 480.67 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 480.67 and 208.44 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 480.67 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/480.67 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 480.67 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 100,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,190.85/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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