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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 481.38 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 481.38 and 209.08 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 481.38 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/481.38 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 481.38 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 100,646.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,646.93/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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