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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 336.64 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 336.64 and 203.20 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 336.64 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/336.64 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 336.64 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 68,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,405.25/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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