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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 481.73 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 481.73 and 201.63 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 481.73 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/481.73 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 481.73 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 97,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,132.02/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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