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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 415.78 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 415.78 and 203.04 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 415.78 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/415.78 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 415.78 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 84,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,419.97/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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