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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.62 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.62 and 203.50 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.62 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.62 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.62 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 89,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,868.65/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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