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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 415.92 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 415.92 and 203.28 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 415.92 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/415.92 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 415.92 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 84,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,548.22/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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