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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.90 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.90 and 203.30 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.90 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.90 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.90 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 98,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,376.87/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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