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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 484.35 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 484.35 and 201.56 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 484.35 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/484.35 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 484.35 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 97,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,623.77/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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