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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 425.52 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 425.52 and 203.32 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 425.52 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/425.52 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 425.52 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 86,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516.73/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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