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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 481.63 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 481.63 and 209.12 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 481.63 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/481.63 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 481.63 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 100,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,717.42/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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