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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 422.24 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 422.24 and 203.73 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 422.24 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/422.24 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 422.24 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 86,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,023.87/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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