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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 481.62 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 481.62 and 201.64 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 481.62 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/481.62 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 481.62 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 97,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,113.86/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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