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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 481.38 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 481.38 and 209.05 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 481.38 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/481.38 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 481.38 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 100,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,632.49/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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