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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 483.45 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 483.45 and 202.89 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 483.45 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/483.45 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 483.45 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 98,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,087.17/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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