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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 481.52 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 481.52 and 209.05 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 481.52 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/481.52 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 481.52 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 100,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,660.71/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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