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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.05, 481.70 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.05, 481.70 and 201.68 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.05 : 481.70 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.05/481.70 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.05x = 481.70 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.05x = 97,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,149.26/349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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