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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 482.44 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 482.44 and 202.22 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 482.44 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/482.44 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 482.44 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 97,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,560.24/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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