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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.73 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.73 and 203.24 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.73 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.73 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.73 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 98,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,310.87/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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