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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 484.38 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 484.38 and 203.68 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 484.38 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/484.38 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 484.38 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 98,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,658.52/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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