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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 416.03 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 416.03 and 203.13 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 416.03 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/416.03 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 416.03 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 84,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,507.16/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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