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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.35, 483.53 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.35, 483.53 and 202.98 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.35 : 483.53 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.35/483.53 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.35x = 483.53 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.35x = 98,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,146.92/350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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