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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 432.36 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 432.36 and 202.98 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 432.36 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/432.36 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 432.36 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 87,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,760.43/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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