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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.26 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.26 and 209.59 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.26 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.26 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.26 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 101,076.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,076.87/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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