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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 481.88 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 481.88 and 209.39 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 481.88 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/481.88 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 481.88 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 100,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,901.68/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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