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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 482.28 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 482.28 and 202.14 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 482.28 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/482.28 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 482.28 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 97,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,488.08/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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