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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.49 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.49 and 209.82 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.49 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.49 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.49 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 101,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,236.05/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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