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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 483.84 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 483.84 and 203.26 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 483.84 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/483.84 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 483.84 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 98,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345.32/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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