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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 483.44 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 483.44 and 203 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 483.44 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/483.44 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 483.44 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 98,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,138.32/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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