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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 336.56 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 336.56 and 203.51 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 336.56 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/336.56 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 336.56 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 68,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,493.15/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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