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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 333.91 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 333.91 and 203.87 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 333.91 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/333.91 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 333.91 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 68,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,072.68/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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