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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 481.80 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 481.80 and 209.38 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 481.80 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/481.80 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 481.80 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 100,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,878.25/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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