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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 415.97 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 415.97 and 203.24 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 415.97 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/415.97 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 415.97 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 84,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,542.53/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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