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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 335.58 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 335.58 and 202.76 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 335.58 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/335.58 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 335.58 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 68,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,042.20/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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