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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.21 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.21 and 203.01 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.21 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.21 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.21 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 63,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,381.75/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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