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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.80, 483.98 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.80, 483.98 and 203.40 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.80 : 483.98 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.80/483.98 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.80x = 483.98 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.80x = 98,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,441.53/350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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