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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 482.77 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 482.77 and 202.46 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 482.77 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/482.77 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 482.77 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 97,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,741.61/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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