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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 433.19 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 433.19 and 203.49 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 433.19 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/433.19 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 433.19 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 88,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,150.34/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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