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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.14, 425.02 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.14, 425.02 and 203.23 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.14 : 425.02 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.14/425.02 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.14x = 425.02 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.14x = 86,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,376.81/308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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