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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.70, 482.57 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.70, 482.57 and 202.38 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.70 : 482.57 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.70/482.57 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.70x = 482.57 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.70x = 97,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,663.45/349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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