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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 432.99 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 432.99 and 203.31 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 432.99 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/432.99 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 432.99 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 88,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,031.20/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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