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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 333.96 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 333.96 and 203.79 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 333.96 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/333.96 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 333.96 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 68,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,057.71/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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