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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 432.52 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 432.52 and 202.98 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 432.52 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/432.52 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 432.52 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 87,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,792.91/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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