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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 480.90 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 480.90 and 208.68 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 480.90 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/480.90 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 480.90 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 100,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,354.21/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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