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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 482.91 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 482.91 and 202.55 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 482.91 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/482.91 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 482.91 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 97,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811.01/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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