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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 304.47 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 304.47 and 151.68 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 304.47 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/304.47 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 304.47 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 46,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182.01/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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