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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 482.96 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 482.96 and 210.06 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 482.96 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/482.96 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 482.96 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 101,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,450.58/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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