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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 482.59 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 482.59 and 209.88 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 482.59 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/482.59 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 482.59 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 101,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,285.99/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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