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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.27 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.27 and 202.30 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.27 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.27 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.27 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 98,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,170.12/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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