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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 483.63 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 483.63 and 203.19 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 483.63 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/483.63 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 483.63 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 98,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,268.78/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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