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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 417.16 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 417.16 and 203.63 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 417.16 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/417.16 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 417.16 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 84,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,943.70/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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