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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.71, 483.87 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.71, 483.87 and 203.29 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.71 : 483.87 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.71/483.87 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.71x = 483.87 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.71x = 98,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368.21/350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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