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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 432.84 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 432.84 and 203.04 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 432.84 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/432.84 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 432.84 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 87,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,883.83/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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