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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.89, 484.21 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.89, 484.21 and 203.50 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.89 : 484.21 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.89/484.21 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.89x = 484.21 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.89x = 98,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,535.02/350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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