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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 420.30 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 420.30 and 203.24 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 420.30 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/420.30 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 420.30 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 85,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,421.77/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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