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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 483.66 and 203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 483.66 and 203.05 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 483.66 = 203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/483.66 = 203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 483.66 × 203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 98,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,207.16/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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