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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 432.82 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 432.82 and 203.26 is: 280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 432.82 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/432.82 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 432.82 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 87,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,974.99/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.40

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