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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 481.92 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 481.92 and 209.44 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 481.92 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/481.92 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 481.92 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 100,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,933.32/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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