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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 425.03 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 425.03 and 203.31 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 425.03 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/425.03 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 425.03 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 86,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,411.83/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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