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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 433.14 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 433.14 and 203.32 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 433.14 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/433.14 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 433.14 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 88,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,066.02/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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