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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.85, 310.09 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.85, 310.09 and 203.25 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.85 : 310.09 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.85/310.09 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.85x = 310.09 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.85x = 63,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,025.79/224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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