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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 305.08 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 305.08 and 155.32 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 305.08 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/305.08 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 305.08 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 47,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,385.03/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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