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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 483.45 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 483.45 and 203.00 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 483.45 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/483.45 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 483.45 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 98,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,137.93/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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