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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 441.15 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 441.15 and 203.12 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 441.15 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/441.15 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 441.15 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 89,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,606.39/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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