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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 484.72 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 484.72 and 203.92 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 484.72 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/484.72 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 484.72 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 98,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,842.38/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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