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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.32, 483.27 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.32, 483.27 and 202.93 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.32 : 483.27 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.32/483.27 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.32x = 483.27 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.32x = 98,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,067.56/350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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