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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 484.12 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 484.12 and 203.49 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 484.12 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/484.12 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 484.12 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 98,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,513.58/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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