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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 416.28 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 416.28 and 203.37 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 416.28 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/416.28 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 416.28 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 84,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,658.86/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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