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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 432.45 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 432.45 and 203.04 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 432.45 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/432.45 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 432.45 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 87,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,804.65/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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