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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 481.15 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 481.15 and 208.74 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 481.15 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/481.15 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 481.15 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 100,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,434.65/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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