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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 484.23 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 484.23 and 203.57 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 484.23 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/484.23 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 484.23 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 98,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,572.28/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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