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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.48, 305.44 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.48, 305.44 and 112.22 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.48 : 305.44 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.48/305.44 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.48x = 305.44 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.48x = 34,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276.48/203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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