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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 483.40 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 483.40 and 202.96 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 483.40 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/483.40 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 483.40 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 98,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,110.86/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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