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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 441.26 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 441.26 and 203.24 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 441.26 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/441.26 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 441.26 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 89,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,681.68/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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