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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 425.58 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 425.58 and 203.46 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 425.58 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/425.58 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 425.58 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 86,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,588.51/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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