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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.74 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.74 and 203.20 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.74 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.74 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.74 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 98,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293.74/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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