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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 337.20 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 337.20 and 204.26 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 337.20 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/337.20 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 337.20 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 68,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,874.02/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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