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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 483.37 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 483.37 and 202.91 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 483.37 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/483.37 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 483.37 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 98,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,077.68/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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