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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 416.16 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 416.16 and 203.43 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 416.16 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/416.16 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 416.16 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 84,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,659.43/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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