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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 409.23 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 409.23 and 203.37 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 409.23 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/409.23 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 409.23 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 83,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,225.11/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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