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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 416.04 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 416.04 and 203.20 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 416.04 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/416.04 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 416.04 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 84,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,539.33/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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