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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.35 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.35 and 202.87 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.35 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.35 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.35 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 98,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,057.21/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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