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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.89, 481.49 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.89, 481.49 and 209.01 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.89 : 481.49 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.89/481.49 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.89x = 481.49 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.89x = 100,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,636.22/348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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