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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 484.38 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 484.38 and 203.61 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 484.38 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/484.38 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 484.38 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 98,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,624.61/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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