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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 716.04 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 716.04 and 203.31 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 716.04 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/716.04 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 716.04 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 145,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,578.09/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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