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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 440.87 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 440.87 and 203.01 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 440.87 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/440.87 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 440.87 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 89,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,498.92/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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