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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 335.58 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 335.58 and 203.38 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 335.58 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/335.58 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 335.58 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 68,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250.26/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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