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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 483.66 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 483.66 and 195.23 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 483.66 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/483.66 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 483.66 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 94,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,421.55/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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