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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.52 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.52 and 203.04 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.52 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.52 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.52 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 98,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,173.90/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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