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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.78, 482.72 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.78, 482.72 and 202.46 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.78 : 482.72 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.78/482.72 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.78x = 482.72 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.78x = 97,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,729.88/349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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