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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 482.91 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 482.91 and 202.56 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 482.91 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/482.91 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 482.91 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 97,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,818.25/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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