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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 483.69 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 483.69 and 203.12 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 483.69 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/483.69 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 483.69 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 98,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,247.27/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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