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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 432.70 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 432.70 and 203.08 is: 280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 432.70 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/432.70 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 432.70 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 87,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,872.72/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.35

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