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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.89, 482.80 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.89, 482.80 and 209.98 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.89 : 482.80 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.89/482.80 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.89x = 482.80 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.89x = 101,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,376.61/349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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