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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 426.01 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 426.01 and 203.03 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 426.01 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/426.01 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 426.01 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 86,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492.81/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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