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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.24, 418.19 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.24, 418.19 and 203.88 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.24 : 418.19 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.24/418.19 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.24x = 418.19 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.24x = 85,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259.56/303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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