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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.74 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.74 and 203.78 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.74 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.74 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.74 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 85,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,330.84/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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