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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 482.61 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 482.61 and 202.35 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 482.61 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/482.61 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 482.61 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 97,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,656.13/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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