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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.79, 482.71 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.79, 482.71 and 202.42 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.79 : 482.71 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.79/482.71 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.79x = 482.71 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.79x = 97,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,711.99/349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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