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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.29, 484.74 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.29, 484.74 and 203.96 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.29 : 484.74 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.29/484.74 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.29x = 484.74 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.29x = 98,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,865.15/351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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