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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 481.72 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 481.72 and 211.04 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 481.72 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/481.72 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 481.72 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 101,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,662.19/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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