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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 483.79 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 483.79 and 203.25 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 483.79 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/483.79 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 483.79 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 98,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,330.32/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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