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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 481.74 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 481.74 and 209.20 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 481.74 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/481.74 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 481.74 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 100,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,780.01/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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