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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 415.70 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 415.70 and 203.33 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 415.70 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/415.70 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 415.70 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 84,521.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,521.19/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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