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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 483.33 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 483.33 and 202.90 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 483.33 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/483.33 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 483.33 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 98,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,065.24/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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