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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.69, 483.96 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.69, 483.96 and 203.33 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.69 : 483.96 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.69/483.96 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.69x = 483.96 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.69x = 98,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,401.17/350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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