Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 481.65 and 201.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 349.09, 481.65 and 201.76 is: 278.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349.09 : 481.65 = 201.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349.09/481.65 = 201.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349.09x = 481.65 × 201.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349.09x = 97,177.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,177.70/349.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278.37
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