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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 481.81 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 481.81 and 209.27 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 481.81 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/481.81 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 481.81 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 100,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,828.38/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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