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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 481.52 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 481.52 and 209.08 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 481.52 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/481.52 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 481.52 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 100,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,676.74/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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