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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 441.22 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 441.22 and 203.32 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 441.22 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/441.22 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 441.22 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 89,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,708.85/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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