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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 417.49 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 417.49 and 203.38 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 417.49 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/417.49 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 417.49 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 84,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,909.12/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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