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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 304.22 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 304.22 and 110.38 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 304.22 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/304.22 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 304.22 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 33,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,579.80/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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