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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 483.24 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 483.24 and 202.80 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 483.24 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/483.24 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 483.24 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 98,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,001.07/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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