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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 333.78 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 333.78 and 202.72 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 333.78 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/333.78 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 333.78 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 67,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,663.88/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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