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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 423.12 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 423.12 and 203 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 423.12 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/423.12 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 423.12 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 85,893.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,893.36/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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