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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 483.81 and 203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 483.81 and 203.21 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 483.81 = 203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/483.81 = 203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 483.81 × 203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 98,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313.66/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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