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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 483.58 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 483.58 and 203.04 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 483.58 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/483.58 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 483.58 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 98,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,182.65/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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