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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.65, 483.79 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.65, 483.79 and 203.27 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.65 : 483.79 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.65/483.79 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.65x = 483.79 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.65x = 98,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,337.57/350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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