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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 313.49 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 313.49 and 203.31 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 313.49 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/313.49 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 313.49 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 63,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,734.64/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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