Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 336 and 203.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223.20, 336 and 203.04 is: 305.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223.20 : 336 = 203.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223.20/336 = 203.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223.20x = 336 × 203.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223.20x = 68,221.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,221.44/223.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305.65
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