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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.22, 304.88 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.22, 304.88 and 58.94 is: 88.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.22 : 304.88 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.22/304.88 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.22x = 304.88 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.22x = 17,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,969.63/203.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.42

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