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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 416.22 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 416.22 and 203.42 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 416.22 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/416.22 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 416.22 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 84,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,667.47/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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