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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 481.40 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 481.40 and 208.96 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 481.40 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/481.40 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 481.40 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 100,591.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,591.88/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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