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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 484.59 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 484.59 and 203.85 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 484.59 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/484.59 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 484.59 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 98,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,783.67/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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