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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.84, 484.18 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.84, 484.18 and 201.47 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.84 : 484.18 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.84/484.18 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.84x = 484.18 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.84x = 97,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,544.82/350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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