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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 481.78 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 481.78 and 201.80 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 481.78 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/481.78 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 481.78 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 97,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,224.66/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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