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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.53, 483.69 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.53, 483.69 and 203.13 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.53 : 483.69 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.53/483.69 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.53x = 483.69 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.53x = 98,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,251.95/350.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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