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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 484.33 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 484.33 and 203.61 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 484.33 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/484.33 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 484.33 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 98,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,614.43/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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