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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 484.11 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 484.11 and 201.50 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 484.11 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/484.11 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 484.11 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 97,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,548.17/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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