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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.62 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.62 and 203.12 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.62 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.62 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.62 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 98,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229.46/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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