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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.87, 484.19 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.87, 484.19 and 203.52 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.87 : 484.19 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.87/484.19 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.87x = 484.19 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.87x = 98,543.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,543.91/350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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