Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.60, 336.54 and 203
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224.60, 336.54 and 203 is: 304.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224.60 : 336.54 = 203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224.60/336.54 = 203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224.60x = 336.54 × 203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224.60x = 68,317.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,317.62/224.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304.17
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