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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 483.93 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 483.93 and 203.21 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 483.93 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/483.93 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 483.93 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 98,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,338.95/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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