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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.84, 483.90 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.84, 483.90 and 203.42 is: 280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.84 : 483.90 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.84/483.90 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.84x = 483.90 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.84x = 98,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,434.94/350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.57

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