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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 482.81 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 482.81 and 209.96 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 482.81 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/482.81 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 482.81 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 101,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,369.13/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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