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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 482.40 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 482.40 and 209.64 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 482.40 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/482.40 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 482.40 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 101,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,130.34/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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