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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.51, 483.71 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.51, 483.71 and 203.18 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.51 : 483.71 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.51/483.71 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.51x = 483.71 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.51x = 98,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,276.76/350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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