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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 416.21 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 416.21 and 203.31 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 416.21 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/416.21 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 416.21 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 84,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,618.64/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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