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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 483.71 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 483.71 and 203 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 483.71 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/483.71 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 483.71 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 98,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,193.13/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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