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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 481.34 and 209.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 481.34 and 209.00 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 481.34 = 209.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/481.34 = 209.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 481.34 × 209.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 100,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,601.79/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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