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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.87, 484.18 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.87, 484.18 and 203.48 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.87 : 484.18 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.87/484.18 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.87x = 484.18 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.87x = 98,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519.83/350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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