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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 432.78 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 432.78 and 203.16 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 432.78 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/432.78 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 432.78 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 87,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,923.58/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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