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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 441.18 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 441.18 and 203.45 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 441.18 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/441.18 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 441.18 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 89,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,755.87/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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