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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 483.82 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 483.82 and 203.31 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 483.82 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/483.82 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 483.82 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 98,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,364.94/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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