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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 432.68 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 432.68 and 202.99 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 432.68 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/432.68 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 432.68 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 87,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,829.71/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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