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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 481.50 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 481.50 and 209.07 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 481.50 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/481.50 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 481.50 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 100,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,667.21/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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