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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 482.34 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 482.34 and 209.66 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 482.34 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/482.34 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 482.34 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 101,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,127.40/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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