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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 425.04 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 425.04 and 203.24 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 425.04 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/425.04 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 425.04 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 86,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,385.13/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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