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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.20 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.20 and 209.54 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.20 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.20 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.20 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 101,037.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,037.25/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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