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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 415.90 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 415.90 and 203.16 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 415.90 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/415.90 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 415.90 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 84,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,494.24/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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