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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 483.66 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 483.66 and 195.28 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 483.66 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/483.66 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 483.66 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 94,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,449.12/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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