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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 335.33 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 335.33 and 203.97 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 335.33 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/335.33 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 335.33 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 68,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,397.26/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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