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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 419.97 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 419.97 and 203.62 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 419.97 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/419.97 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 419.97 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 85,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,512.19/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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