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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 483 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 483 and 202.60 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 483 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/483 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 483 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 97,855.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,855.80/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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