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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 481.29 and 208.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 481.29 and 208.97 is: 288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 481.29 = 208.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/481.29 = 208.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 481.29 × 208.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 100,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,575.17/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.35

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