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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.82 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.82 and 203.21 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.82 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.82 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.82 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 98,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,314.14/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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