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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 484.82 and 203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 484.82 and 203.95 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 484.82 = 203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/484.82 = 203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 484.82 × 203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 98,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,879.39/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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