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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.13, 481.84 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.13, 481.84 and 201.76 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 481.84 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/481.84 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 481.84 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 97,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,215.03/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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