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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.15, 484.64 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.15, 484.64 and 203.85 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.15 : 484.64 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.15/484.64 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.15x = 484.64 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.15x = 98,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,792.84/351.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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