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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 482.60 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 482.60 and 202.36 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 482.60 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/482.60 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 482.60 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 97,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,658.94/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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