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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 423.34 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 423.34 and 203 is: 280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 423.34 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/423.34 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 423.34 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 85,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,938.02/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.51

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