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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.37 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.37 and 210.43 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.37 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.37 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.37 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 101,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,717.11/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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