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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.47, 483.69 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.47, 483.69 and 203.18 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.47 : 483.69 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.47/483.69 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.47x = 483.69 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.47x = 98,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,276.13/350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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