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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 483.42 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 483.42 and 202.86 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 483.42 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/483.42 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 483.42 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 98,064.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,064.16/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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