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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 484.52 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 484.52 and 203.78 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 484.52 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/484.52 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 484.52 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 98,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,735.68/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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