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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 484.86 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 484.86 and 203.96 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 484.86 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/484.86 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 484.86 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 98,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,889.62/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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