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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.81, 482.58 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.81, 482.58 and 202.41 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.81 : 482.58 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.81/482.58 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.81x = 482.58 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.81x = 97,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,679.02/349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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