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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 483.02 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 483.02 and 202.64 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 483.02 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/483.02 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 483.02 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 97,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,875.74/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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