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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 482.13 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 482.13 and 290.22 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 482.13 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/482.13 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 482.13 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 139,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,923.77/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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