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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 415.60 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 415.60 and 202.88 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 415.60 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/415.60 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 415.60 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 84,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,316.93/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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