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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 484.14 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 484.14 and 203.55 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 484.14 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/484.14 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 484.14 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 98,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,543.77/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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