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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.84 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.84 and 209.98 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.84 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.84 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.84 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 101,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,386.74/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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