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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.59, 485.18 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.59, 485.18 and 202.20 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.59 : 485.18 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.59/485.18 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.59x = 485.18 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.59x = 98,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,102.39/351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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