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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.25, 484.77 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.25, 484.77 and 203.88 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.25 : 484.77 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.25/484.77 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.25x = 484.77 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.25x = 98,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,835.10/351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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