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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 432.88 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 432.88 and 203.20 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 432.88 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/432.88 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 432.88 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 87,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,961.22/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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