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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 482.97 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 482.97 and 210.17 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 482.97 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/482.97 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 482.97 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 101,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,503.39/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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