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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.94 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.94 and 204.26 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.94 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.94 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.94 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 62,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,897.26/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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