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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.35, 482.07 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.35, 482.07 and 209.46 is: 289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.35 : 482.07 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.35/482.07 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.35x = 482.07 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.35x = 100,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,974.38/349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.04

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