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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 484.36 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 484.36 and 203.76 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 484.36 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/484.36 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 484.36 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 98,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,693.19/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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