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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 483.80 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 483.80 and 203.22 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 483.80 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/483.80 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 483.80 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 98,317.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,317.84/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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