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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 481.20 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 481.20 and 208.94 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 481.20 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/481.20 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 481.20 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 100,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,541.45/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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