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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.74 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.74 and 203.17 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.74 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.74 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.74 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 84,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,464.86/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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