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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 482.50 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 482.50 and 202.32 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 482.50 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/482.50 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 482.50 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 97,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,619.40/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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