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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 483.57 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 483.57 and 210.60 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 483.57 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/483.57 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 483.57 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 101,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,839.84/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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