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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.95, 484.38 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.95, 484.38 and 203.57 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.95 : 484.38 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.95/484.38 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.95x = 484.38 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.95x = 98,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,604.22/350.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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