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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 483.57 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 483.57 and 203.08 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 483.57 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/483.57 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 483.57 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 98,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,203.40/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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