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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.55 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.55 and 201.78 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.55 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.55 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.55 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 97,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,772.50/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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