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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 432.62 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 432.62 and 203.17 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 432.62 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/432.62 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 432.62 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 87,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,894.39/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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