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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 481.45 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 481.45 and 209.02 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 481.45 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/481.45 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 481.45 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 100,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,630.33/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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