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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 480.86 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 480.86 and 208.78 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 480.86 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/480.86 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 480.86 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 100,395.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,395.19/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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