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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.19, 481.71 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.19, 481.71 and 209.32 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 481.71 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/481.71 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 481.71 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 100,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,831.12/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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