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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 481.07 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 481.07 and 208.74 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 481.07 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/481.07 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 481.07 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 100,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,417.51/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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