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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.76 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.76 and 208.46 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.76 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.76 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.76 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 100,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,219.23/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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