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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 481.94 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 481.94 and 209.41 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 481.94 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/481.94 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 481.94 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 100,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,920.80/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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