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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 481.83 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 481.83 and 209.27 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 481.83 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/481.83 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 481.83 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 100,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,830.15/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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