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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.21, 484.67 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.21, 484.67 and 203.93 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.21 : 484.67 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.21/484.67 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.21x = 484.67 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.21x = 98,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,839.05/351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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