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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 432.95 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 432.95 and 203.35 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 432.95 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/432.95 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 432.95 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 88,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,040.38/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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