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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 481.58 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 481.58 and 209.06 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 481.58 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/481.58 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 481.58 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 100,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,679.11/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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