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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.62, 481.12 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.62, 481.12 and 208.77 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.62 : 481.12 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.62/481.12 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.62x = 481.12 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.62x = 100,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,443.42/348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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