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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.14, 483.24 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.14, 483.24 and 202.79 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.14 : 483.24 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.14/483.24 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.14x = 483.24 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.14x = 97,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,993.82/350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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