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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 484.17 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 484.17 and 203.61 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 484.17 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/484.17 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 484.17 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 98,581.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,581.85/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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