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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 481.51 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 481.51 and 209.14 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 481.51 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/481.51 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 481.51 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 100,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,703.00/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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