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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 481.71 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 481.71 and 209.14 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 481.71 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/481.71 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 481.71 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 100,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,746.22/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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