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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 311.10 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 311.10 and 203.12 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 311.10 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/311.10 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 311.10 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 63,190.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,190.63/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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