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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.35, 417.08 and 203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.35, 417.08 and 203.93 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.35 : 417.08 = 203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.35/417.08 = 203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.35x = 417.08 × 203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.35x = 85,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,055.12/302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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