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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.18, 433.28 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.18, 433.28 and 203.54 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.18 : 433.28 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.18/433.28 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.18x = 433.28 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.18x = 88,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,189.81/314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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