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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 483.50 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 483.50 and 202.97 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 483.50 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/483.50 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 483.50 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 98,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,137.71/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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