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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.21, 483.30 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.21, 483.30 and 202.85 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.21 : 483.30 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.21/483.30 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.21x = 483.30 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.21x = 98,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,036.80/350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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