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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.73, 482.62 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.73, 482.62 and 202.34 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.73 : 482.62 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.73/482.62 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.73x = 482.62 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.73x = 97,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,653.33/349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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