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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.36, 480.64 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.36, 480.64 and 208.48 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.36 : 480.64 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.36/480.64 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.36x = 480.64 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.36x = 100,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,203.83/348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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