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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.15, 481.82 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.15, 481.82 and 201.78 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.15 : 481.82 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.15/481.82 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.15x = 481.82 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.15x = 97,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,221.64/349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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