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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 483.57 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 483.57 and 203.04 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 483.57 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/483.57 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 483.57 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 98,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184.05/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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