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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 484.59 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 484.59 and 203.79 is: 281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 484.59 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/484.59 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 484.59 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 98,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,754.60/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.21

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