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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.13 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.13 and 202.08 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.13 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.13 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.13 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 97,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,428.83/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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