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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 483.96 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 483.96 and 201.33 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 483.96 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/483.96 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 483.96 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 97,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,433.25/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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