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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 481.95 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 481.95 and 201.89 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 481.95 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/481.95 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 481.95 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 97,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,299.68/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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