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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 409.32 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 409.32 and 203.48 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 409.32 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/409.32 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 409.32 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 83,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,288.43/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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