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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.26, 481.74 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.26, 481.74 and 209.28 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.26 : 481.74 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.26/481.74 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.26x = 481.74 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.26x = 100,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,818.55/349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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