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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 420.84 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 420.84 and 203.35 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 420.84 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/420.84 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 420.84 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 85,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,577.81/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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