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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 482.56 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 482.56 and 209.76 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 482.56 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/482.56 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 482.56 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 101,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,221.79/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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