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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 416.38 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 416.38 and 203.06 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 416.38 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/416.38 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 416.38 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 84,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,551.16/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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