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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 423.96 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 423.96 and 203.84 is: 281.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 423.96 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/423.96 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 423.96 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 86,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,420.01/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.17

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