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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 433.56 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 433.56 and 203.38 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 433.56 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/433.56 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 433.56 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 88,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,177.43/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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