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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.92 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.92 and 202.50 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.92 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.92 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.92 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 97,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,791.30/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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