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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 482.92 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 482.92 and 202.58 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 482.92 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/482.92 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 482.92 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 97,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,829.93/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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