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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.28, 433.25 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.28, 433.25 and 203.72 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.28 : 433.25 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.28/433.25 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.28x = 433.25 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.28x = 88,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,259.27/314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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