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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 483.62 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 483.62 and 210.56 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 483.62 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/483.62 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 483.62 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 101,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,827.56/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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