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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 483.86 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 483.86 and 203.20 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 483.86 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/483.86 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 483.86 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 98,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,319.65/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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