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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 483.51 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 483.51 and 203.10 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 483.51 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/483.51 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 483.51 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 98,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,200.88/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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