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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.74, 484.05 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.74, 484.05 and 203.38 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.74 : 484.05 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.74/484.05 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.74x = 484.05 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.74x = 98,445.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,445.39/350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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