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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.73, 481.23 and 208.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.73, 481.23 and 208.85 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.73 : 481.23 = 208.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.73/481.23 = 208.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.73x = 481.23 × 208.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.73x = 100,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,502.48/348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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