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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 484.30 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 484.30 and 203.43 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 484.30 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/484.30 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 484.30 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 98,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,518.82/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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