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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.93, 482.90 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.93, 482.90 and 209.98 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.93 : 482.90 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.93/482.90 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.93x = 482.90 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.93x = 101,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,399.34/349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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