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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 441.27 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 441.27 and 203.25 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 441.27 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/441.27 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 441.27 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 89,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,688.13/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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