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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 416.85 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 416.85 and 203.82 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 416.85 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/416.85 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 416.85 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 84,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,962.37/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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