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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 482.09 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 482.09 and 209.43 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 482.09 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/482.09 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 482.09 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 100,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,963.06/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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