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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 482.96 and 202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 482.96 and 202.57 is: 279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 482.96 = 202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/482.96 = 202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 482.96 × 202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 97,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,833.21/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.57

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