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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 483.92 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 483.92 and 203.34 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 483.92 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/483.92 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 483.92 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 98,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,400.29/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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