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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 481.73 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 481.73 and 209.26 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 481.73 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/481.73 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 481.73 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 100,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,804.57/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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