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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 485.04 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 485.04 and 202.12 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 485.04 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/485.04 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 485.04 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 98,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,035.27/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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