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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 483.26 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 483.26 and 202.86 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 483.26 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/483.26 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 483.26 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 98,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,033.11/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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