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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 484.34 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 484.34 and 203.59 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 484.34 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/484.34 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 484.34 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 98,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,606.37/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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