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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.22 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.22 and 209.56 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.22 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.22 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.22 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 101,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,051.61/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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