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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 482.92 and 202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 482.92 and 202.63 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 482.92 = 202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/482.92 = 202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 482.92 × 202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 97,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,854.27/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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