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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 482.12 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 482.12 and 202 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 482.12 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/482.12 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 482.12 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 97,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,388.24/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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