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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.88, 484.26 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.88, 484.26 and 203.56 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.88 : 484.26 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.88/484.26 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.88x = 484.26 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.88x = 98,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,575.97/350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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