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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 483.74 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 483.74 and 195.33 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 483.74 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/483.74 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 483.74 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 94,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,487.96/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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