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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 483.69 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 483.69 and 201.15 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 483.69 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/483.69 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 483.69 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 97,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,294.24/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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