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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 415.75 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 415.75 and 203.22 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 415.75 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/415.75 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 415.75 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 84,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,488.72/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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