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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 483.66 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 483.66 and 203.15 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 483.66 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/483.66 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 483.66 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 98,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,253.11/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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