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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.35, 483.54 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.35, 483.54 and 202.99 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.35 : 483.54 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.35/483.54 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.35x = 483.54 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.35x = 98,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,153.78/350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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