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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 335.40 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 335.40 and 203.65 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 335.40 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/335.40 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 335.40 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 68,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,304.21/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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