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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 415.80 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 415.80 and 203.04 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 415.80 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/415.80 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 415.80 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 84,424.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,424.03/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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