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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 480.72 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 480.72 and 208.41 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 480.72 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/480.72 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 480.72 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 100,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,186.86/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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