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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.66 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.66 and 202.35 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.66 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.66 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.66 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 97,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,665.24/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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