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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 416.10 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 416.10 and 203 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 416.10 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/416.10 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 416.10 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 84,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,468.30/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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