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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 337.77 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 337.77 and 203.72 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 337.77 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/337.77 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 337.77 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 68,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,810.50/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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