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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.39, 522.82 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.39, 522.82 and 202.73 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.39 : 522.82 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.39/522.82 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.39x = 522.82 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.39x = 105,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,990.79/349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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