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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 482.16 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 482.16 and 202.07 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 482.16 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/482.16 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 482.16 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 97,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,427.66/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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