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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.39, 482.16 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.39, 482.16 and 202.06 is: 278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.39 : 482.16 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.39/482.16 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.39x = 482.16 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.39x = 97,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,425.25/349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.84

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