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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 483.06 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 483.06 and 202.66 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 483.06 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/483.06 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 483.06 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 97,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,895.73/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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