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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 419.91 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 419.91 and 203.47 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 419.91 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/419.91 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 419.91 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 85,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,439.09/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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