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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 482.34 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 482.34 and 202.26 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 482.34 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/482.34 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 482.34 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 97,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,558.09/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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