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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.76 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.76 and 210.01 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.76 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.76 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.76 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 101,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,383.22/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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