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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.71, 432.88 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.71, 432.88 and 203.28 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.71 : 432.88 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.71/432.88 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.71x = 432.88 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.71x = 87,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,995.85/313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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