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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 417.71 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 417.71 and 203.16 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 417.71 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/417.71 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 417.71 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 84,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,860.95/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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