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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.94 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.94 and 210.81 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.94 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.94 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.94 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 102,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,019.39/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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