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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 484.79 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 484.79 and 203.85 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 484.79 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/484.79 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 484.79 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 98,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,823.42/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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