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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 522.78 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 522.78 and 202.38 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 522.78 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/522.78 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 522.78 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 105,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,800.22/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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