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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.51, 482.41 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.51, 482.41 and 209.72 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.51 : 482.41 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.51/482.41 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.51x = 482.41 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.51x = 101,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,170.42/349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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