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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 304.63 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 304.63 and 58.84 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 304.63 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/304.63 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 304.63 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 17,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924.43/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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