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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 484.40 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 484.40 and 203.64 is: 281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 484.40 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/484.40 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 484.40 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 98,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,643.22/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.08

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