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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 441.06 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 441.06 and 203 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 441.06 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/441.06 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 441.06 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 89,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,535.18/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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