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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 480.80 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 480.80 and 208.51 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 480.80 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/480.80 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 480.80 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 100,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,252.08/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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