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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 483.84 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 483.84 and 203.31 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 483.84 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/483.84 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 483.84 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 98,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,369.51/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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