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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 432.81 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 432.81 and 203.08 is: 280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 432.81 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/432.81 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 432.81 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 87,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,895.60/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.35

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