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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 483.52 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 483.52 and 202.86 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 483.52 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/483.52 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 483.52 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 98,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,088.10/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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