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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.71, 482.51 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.71, 482.51 and 209.80 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.71 : 482.51 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.71/482.51 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.71x = 482.51 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.71x = 101,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,231.73/349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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