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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 483.91 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 483.91 and 203.32 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 483.91 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/483.91 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 483.91 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 98,388.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,388.58/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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