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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 482.98 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 482.98 and 210.14 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 482.98 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/482.98 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 482.98 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 101,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,493.42/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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