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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 416.39 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 416.39 and 203.43 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 416.39 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/416.39 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 416.39 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 84,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,706.73/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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