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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 484.84 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 484.84 and 203.94 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 484.84 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/484.84 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 484.84 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 98,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,878.27/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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