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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.08 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.08 and 209.44 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.08 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.08 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.08 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 100,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,966.84/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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