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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 523.68 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 523.68 and 202.78 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 523.68 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/523.68 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 523.68 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 106,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,191.83/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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