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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 484.76 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 484.76 and 203.91 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 484.76 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/484.76 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 484.76 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 98,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,847.41/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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