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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 481.35 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 481.35 and 209.01 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 481.35 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/481.35 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 481.35 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 100,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,608.58/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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