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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 420.48 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 420.48 and 203.49 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 420.48 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/420.48 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 420.48 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 85,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,563.48/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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