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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.24 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.24 and 209.60 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.24 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.24 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.24 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 101,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,077.50/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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