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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.86, 484.14 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.86, 484.14 and 203.48 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.86 : 484.14 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.86/484.14 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.86x = 484.14 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.86x = 98,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,512.81/350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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