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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.36, 483.51 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.36, 483.51 and 202.98 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.36 : 483.51 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.36/483.51 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.36x = 483.51 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.36x = 98,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,142.86/350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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