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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 483.80 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 483.80 and 210.71 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 483.80 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/483.80 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 483.80 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 101,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,941.65/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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