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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 479.01 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 479.01 and 203.30 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 479.01 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/479.01 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 479.01 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 97,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,382.73/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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