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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 481.57 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 481.57 and 209.09 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 481.57 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/481.57 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 481.57 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 100,691.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,691.47/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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