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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 483.11 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 483.11 and 208.35 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 483.11 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/483.11 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 483.11 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 100,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,655.52/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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