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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 483.23 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 483.23 and 202.87 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 483.23 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/483.23 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 483.23 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 98,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,033.98/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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