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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.44, 480.78 and 208.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.44, 480.78 and 208.54 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.44 : 480.78 = 208.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.44/480.78 = 208.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.44x = 480.78 × 208.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.44x = 100,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,261.86/348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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