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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.84, 484.16 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.84, 484.16 and 203.48 is: 280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.84 : 484.16 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.84/484.16 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.84x = 484.16 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.84x = 98,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,516.88/350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.80

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