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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 481.13 and 208.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 481.13 and 208.79 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 481.13 = 208.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/481.13 = 208.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 481.13 × 208.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 100,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,453.94/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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