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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 416.24 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 416.24 and 203.50 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 416.24 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/416.24 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 416.24 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 84,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,704.84/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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