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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 416.20 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 416.20 and 203.26 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 416.20 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/416.20 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 416.20 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 84,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,596.81/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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