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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 317.94 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 317.94 and 203.20 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 317.94 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/317.94 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 317.94 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 64,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,605.41/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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