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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 481.02 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 481.02 and 208.74 is: 287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 481.02 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/481.02 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 481.02 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 100,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,408.11/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.93

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