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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 416.28 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 416.28 and 203.29 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 416.28 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/416.28 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 416.28 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 84,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,625.56/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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