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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 318.77 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 318.77 and 203.47 is: 280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 318.77 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/318.77 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 318.77 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 64,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,860.13/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.66

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