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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 481.41 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 481.41 and 208.98 is: 288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 481.41 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/481.41 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 481.41 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 100,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,605.06/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.35

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