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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 483.61 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 483.61 and 203.13 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 483.61 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/483.61 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 483.61 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 98,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,235.19/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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