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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 432.41 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 432.41 and 202.82 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 432.41 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/432.41 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 432.41 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 87,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,698.22/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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