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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 483.68 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 483.68 and 201.14 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 483.68 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/483.68 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 483.68 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 97,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,283.97/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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