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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 415.85 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 415.85 and 203.08 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 415.85 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/415.85 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 415.85 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 84,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,450.82/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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