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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 424.79 and 203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 424.79 and 203.05 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 424.79 = 203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/424.79 = 203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 424.79 × 203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 86,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252.64/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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