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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.42, 715.68 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.42, 715.68 and 203.34 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.42 : 715.68 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.42/715.68 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.42x = 715.68 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.42x = 145,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,526.37/477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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