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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 485.55 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 485.55 and 202.49 is: 279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 485.55 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/485.55 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 485.55 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 98,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,319.78/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.44

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