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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 482.19 and 209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 482.19 and 209.53 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 482.19 = 209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/482.19 = 209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 482.19 × 209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 101,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,033.27/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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