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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 443.07 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 443.07 and 203.10 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 443.07 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/443.07 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 443.07 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 89,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,987.52/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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