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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 481.07 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 481.07 and 208.61 is: 287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 481.07 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/481.07 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 481.07 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 100,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,352.56/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.93

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